Things hot up at the hoedown for royal lovebirds Zara and Mike

From smooching royal lovers to Nancy Dell'Olio debuting her hot new cropped hairdo, this year's country-themed Red Cross London Ball had it all.

Clearly in the mood to party were Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips and her long-term boyfriend Mike Tindall, who arrived at the glitzy London South Bank event suitably dressed in rodeo hats before settling into a cosy corner for a kiss and a cuddle.

Meanwhile, Nancy showed some things were worth getting into a flap for as she took to the dance floor in a stunning 1920s-style dress – emblazoned in true Dolly Parton style with lots of dazzling stones – and sporting a new hairstyle.

Also enjoying the hoedown was another glamorous lady from the football world, Cheryl Cole, who passed her time chatting with party chairman Roberto Cavalli.